Job Description

As a climate change researcher,the work is critical in understanding and addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. Researcher shall contribute to scientific knowledge, policy development, and practical solutions.

The key responsibilities and roles associated with this position are:

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Gather and analyze climate-related data from various sources, including satellite observations, climate models, historical records, and field measurements.

• Investigate trends, anomalies, and patterns related to temperature, precipitation, sea level rise, greenhouse gas concentrations, and other climate indicators.

Climate Modeling and Projections:

• Develop and refine climate models to simulate future scenarios based on different emission trajectories.

• Use these models to project potential impacts of climate change on ecosystems, agriculture, water resources, and human populations.

Impact Assessment:

• Assess the effects of climate change on natural systems (e.g., glaciers, forests, oceans) and human systems (e.g., health, infrastructure, economies).

• Identify vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies for communities and ecosystems.

Policy and Advocacy:

• Collaborate with policymakers, NGOs, and international organizations to inform climate policies and agreements.

• Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations to communicate research findings to decision-makers.

Fieldwork and Experimentation:

• Conduct field studies to collect firsthand data on climate-related phenomena (e.g., ice melt, species distribution shifts, extreme weather events).

• Design and execute experiments to explore specific aspects of climate change (e.g., ocean acidification, carbon sequestration).

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Work with scientists from diverse fields (e.g., atmospheric science, ecology, economics) to address complex climate issues.

• Bridge gaps between scientific research, policy, and public understanding.

Education and Outreach:

• Engage with the public, schools, and community groups to raise awareness about climate change.

• Participate in workshops, conferences, and public lectures.

Publication and Communication:

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to scientific literature.

• Communicate research outcomes through articles, blogs, and social media.

Grant Writing and Funding Acquisition:

• Write grant proposals to secure funding for research projects.

• Seek external funding from government agencies, foundations, and private organizations.

Ethics and Integrity:

• Uphold ethical standards in research, data handling, and reporting.

• Ensure transparency and rigor in methodologies.

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Shohratgarh Environmental Society
• About Organization:Shohratgarh Environmental Society (SES) is a development organization. SES was informally born with focus on the issue of safe local drinking water in 1985. Over the years, SES has evolved to be a comprehensive NGO which works in the fields of agriculture, food security, livelihood, health, education, disaster mitigation, WASH & environment. Since its origin, SES has been engaged with various development-plus programmes. Various programmes are addressing issues of the rights of children, women, youth and unprivileged groups.
  
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